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Guiding Principles

Vision

To engage the mind, strengthen the community, and enhance the quality of life, by being the gathering place of our dynamic community.  

Mission

A place to connect and inspire through ideas, programs, resources and technology. 

Motto

A place for everyone. 

Values

Welcoming, Responsive, Engaging, Innovative, Accessible

 

Plan of Service

Carstairs Plan of Service 2021-2025

 

Policies & Bylaws

Carstairs Public Library Policy Manual

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Rules of Conduct

Updated March 2025 | Library Policy 4.4

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For the comfort and safety of all users and staff of the Carstairs Public Library (CPL), the following rules must be respected. Violation of any of these rules may result in suspension or restriction of library privileges, including banning from library premises. Criminal offences may result in prosecution.

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Disruptive Behaviour and Language

  • Behaviour that interferes with any person’s comfort or use of CPL is not allowed.

  • Threatening, abusive, harassing language or behaviour toward staff or other users is not allowed.

  • No person shall beg or sell services, goods, or merchandise.

  • No person shall distribute or post materials without permission from CPL staff.

  • No person shall traffic in, consume, or appear to be under the influence of alcohol, marijuana  or illegal drugs and substances.

  • Consumption of alcohol will be limited to licensed library events.

 
Unattended Children

CPL welcomes children of all ages, but it cannot be responsible for their safety or supervision. Parents and caregivers are reminded that children may be at risk in a public place and shall not be left unattended in or about the Library premises.

  • Children 8 years and under must be within sight of a parent/caregiver at all times while visiting the Library.

  • Children 9 – 11 years may use the Library independently. During after-hours children’s programs, parents/caregivers must return to the building by the program’s end time, and must provide a phone number where they may be reached should CPL staff need to contact them.

  • Children 11 years and under are expected to abide by CPL’s Rules of Conduct.

  • CPL staff will follow pertinent library procedures when implementing this policy.

 

Animals

  • Only registered assistance animals are allowed in the library.

 

Phones and Other Devices

  • Personal electronic devices must be used in a manner that does not disturb others.

 
Clothing

  • Upper and lower body clothing and footwear must be worn.

 
Food and Drink

  • May be consumed with permission from the Library staff

 
Public Internet Use

  • Use of the Internet for criminal activity is not allowed.

 
Sports Equipment

  • Bicycles are not allowed in the library.

  • Other sports equipment (skateboards, inline skates etc.) must not be used inside the library

 
Theft/Damage to Property

  • Stealing, damaging, or vandalizing CPL property is prohibited by law. 

  • Cutting or removing pages or articles from books or magazines, and writing in/on CPL materials, equipment, furniture and walls is not allowed.

  • Users may not alter CPL’s computer/network settings, disconnect CPL computers, or connect personal computers or devices to any CPL network unless the network is specifically identified for public use.

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Computer Use Agreement

This is an agreement between the Carstairs Public Library and each library member.  Although we allow free internet access, the following agreement applies to all internet use. As a member of the Carstairs Public Library I understand and agree that:

  1. I will comply with the regulations and procedures established by the Board of Directors which may change from time to time.

  2. That I will be responsible for the actions of anyone using the login ID I have created.

  3. The Board or staff reserves the right review any material stored on the system, and it may be removed if it considered unlawful, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.

  4. The Library does not guarantee the availability of the system.

  5. The Library shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of the system of its unavailability.

  6. Internet use is a privilege, which may be revoked at any time by the Board of Directors or by a staff member delegated by the Board.  Revocation of this account includes, but is not limited to sending illegal unsolicited or harassing e-mail, posting commercial messages in non-commercial places, sending identical messages to multiple newsgroups indiscriminately, and attempting to hack or gain unauthorized entry into another member’s account of file areas. The principles of Netiquette, posted online and in the Library are expected of every member.

  7. The information on my application form is accurate.

  8. I have read and understand the rules of include which include ethical and acceptable internet usage and I agree to adhere to them.

 

Your Privacy

The Carstairs Public Library is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), and with our policy on the Confidentiality of Users’ Records, your personal information will not be collected on this website unless you choose to use online products and services that require it. Your personal information will then only be used to provide you with the library services that you select, and for no other purpose. Carstairs Public Library does not track the websites you visit when using library computers.

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We use Google Analytics to see how library websites are being used. The data retrieved from Google Analytics is anonymous; we are not able to connect it with specific users. For people who prefer to disable Google Analytics tracking of their web use, Google provides a browser add-on that automatically prevents information from being sent to Google Analytics. Follow the link to find out more about this add-on.  

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